The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . itle Excellency,are admissible to the Grand Cross, while the Grand Dignitariesreceive the title (Excellency) with their nomination. TheDignitaries are chosen from those who are already styled,Senhor, while with the nomination of Commander, the candidatereceives the title (Senhor.) The Officers receive, with theOrder, the rank of Colonel, and the Knights that of Captain. The insignia (Tab. I. No. 6) consist of a white enamelledhexagonal star with gold edges, the six points of which bearsmall balls; the star is faste
The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . itle Excellency,are admissible to the Grand Cross, while the Grand Dignitariesreceive the title (Excellency) with their nomination. TheDignitaries are chosen from those who are already styled,Senhor, while with the nomination of Commander, the candidatereceives the title (Senhor.) The Officers receive, with theOrder, the rank of Colonel, and the Knights that of Captain. The insignia (Tab. I. No. 6) consist of a white enamelledhexagonal star with gold edges, the six points of which bearsmall balls; the star is fastened by the upper point to a goldimperial crown, surrounded by a wreath of full blown the white ground of the front are seen the letters, P. A.(Pedro and Amalie), encompassed by a broad golden ring orcircle, with the legend, * Amore Fidelios * (Love and fidehty).The gold centre of the reverse shows the date of thefoundation, while the blue ring round it has the words, Pedro e Amalia. The Order is worn by a rose coloured or pink ribbon, with UUAAII. Tah/eM. ILATE 2).
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